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9-Pounder Muzzle Loaded Rifled Field Gun
Canadian Forces Petawawa, Ontario
The 9-Pounder Muzzle Loaded Rifled Field Gun was the first gun used by the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery in action. A Battery employed this type of gun at at the battles of Fish Creek and Batoche during the Riel Rebellion. The 9-Pounder arrived in 1873 and within the decade, it was being used extensively throughout the Regiment.
This gun is located in the foyer of Regimental Headquarters, 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
General Characteristics
Weight of projectile: 9 pounds
Type of projectile: Solid, Case shot and Shrapnel
Gun weight: 700 pounds
Detachment size : eight
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Photo and text by LCol L. Jensen
